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Best Law Books

Dive into the realm of legal mastery with this collection of highly recommended law books sourced from respected publications and blogs. Each book on this list stands out for its frequent features and endorsements.

Recommendations from 36 articles, Bill Gates, Emma Watson, J. K. Rowling and 75 others.
Best Law Books
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To Kill a Mockingbird
Harper Lee - 2006-05-23 (first published in 1960)
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This classic American novel tells the story of a young girl growing up in a sleepy Southern town and the moral crisis that shakes her community to its core. With universal themes of innocence and experience, love and hate, and kindness and cruelty, this Pulitzer Prize-winning book has sold over 18 million copies and been translated into forty languages. Harper Lee's simple love story is now regarded as a masterpiece of American literature.
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Law School Confidential
A Complete Guide to the Law School Experience
Robert H. Miller - 2004-01-01 (first published in 2000)
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Law School Confidential is a must-read for students beginning their journey through American legal education. Written by recent graduates who have successfully survived, this book provides a comprehensive and chronological account of what to expect during law school. From taking the LSAT to securing financial aid and tackling the bar exam, it demystifies the life-altering thrill ride of contemporary law school. With recent graduates as mentors, this guide provides invaluable advice for anyone embarking on this three-year odyssey.
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Letters to a Law Student
Nicholas McBride - 2006-08-01
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Preparing for law school can be intimidating, but "Letters to a Law Student" provides a helpful guide for prospective students. Written by a legal expert, this book covers everything that someone thinking about pursuing a law degree needs to know. With insights on what to expect in your first year of study and tips for success, this book is an essential resource for anyone considering a career in law.
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The Happy Lawyer
Making a Good Life in the Law
Nancy Levit - 2010-07-22
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Find happiness in your legal career with The Happy Lawyer. This book explores the causes of dissatisfaction among lawyers and offers insights into how to achieve a more fulfilling career in law. Discover how to understand your personality type, values, strengths, and interests to find the right path for you. From selecting a law school to finding the right job and even remaking a law firm into a more satisfying workplace, The Happy Lawyer provides invaluable advice for law students, working lawyers, and firm managers. Gain a better understanding of what makes a happy lawyer and how to achieve career happiness in this must-read book.
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The Rule of Law
Tom Bingham - 2011-01-01 (first published in 2010)
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Explore the concept of the rule of law with this insightful short book by former senior law lord Tom Bingham. Delve into the idea that the rule of law is the foundation of a fair and just society, offering guarantees for responsible government, economic growth, and peace. Discover the historical origins of this vital concept and the eight conditions that capture its essence in western democracies today. This thought-provoking book is a must-read for anyone interested in politics, society, and the state of our world.
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The Legal Analyst
A Toolkit for Thinking about the Law
Ward Farnsworth - 2007-06-15
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Discover the fascinating world of legal thought with [TITLE] by Ward Farnsworth. This book covers the tools for thinking about legal problems that are often overlooked in law school. From game theory to psychological principles, Farnsworth's guide introduces readers to more than two dozen powerful principles that can be used to solve different types of problems. Written in clear language with lively examples, this book is perfect for law students, legal practitioners, or anyone interested in the law.
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24 Hours with 24 Lawyers
Profiles of Traditional and Non-Traditional Careers
Jasper Kim - 2011-04-01
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Discover the real-world, real-time personal and professional lives of 24 law school graduates with 24 different legal careers. From Wall Street lawyer to sports broadcaster, this innovative book gives a unique "all-access pass" into the typical 24-hour day of lawyers in a range of fields. Get invaluable, honest insight to help determine which career path may suit you best before investing in a legal education or accepting a new job.
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Storytelling for Lawyers
Philip Meyer - 2014-03-01 (first published in 2013)
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Learn how to construct powerful narratives to win legal cases with Storytelling for Lawyers. Written by Philip Meyer, this book explores the role of storytelling in litigation and offers practical examples of how to craft compelling legal narratives. Whether you're a legal practitioner, teacher, law student, or just interested in the art of storytelling, this book offers a comprehensive guide to the central role of narrative in the legal world. Meyer offers a narrative tool kit that will aid in supplementing the analytical skills typically taught in law school, along with tips for practicing attorneys to improve their own storytelling abilities.
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Making Your Case
The Art of Persuading Judges
Bryan A. Garner - 2008-04-28 (first published in 2007)
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Discover the secrets of persuasive legal writing and speaking with "Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges." Written by two of the most noted legal writers of our day - Justice Antonin Scalia and Bryan A. Garner - this guide covers sound legal reasoning, brief writing, and oral arguments. Learn how to develop compelling arguments, what to include in a brief, and how to succeed in oral arguments. With insights from Justice Scalia and the respected writings of Bryan Garner, this book is a must-read for novice and experienced litigators alike.
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Justice
What's the Right Thing to Do?
Michael J. Sandel - 2009-09-15 (first published in 2007)
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Discover a rare education on complicated issues and controversies we face in public life today. Justice offers a lucid and engaging guide for those who yearn for a more thoughtful public discourse. Michael Sandel confronts us with concepts that lurk beneath our conflicts, relating the big questions of political philosophy to the most vexing issues of the day, and showing how a surer grasp of philosophy can help us make sense of politics, morality, and our own convictions. An essential new addition to the small shelf of books that speak convincingly to the hard questions of our civic life.
Getting To Maybe by Richard Michael Fischl
The Exchange by John Grisham
One L by Scott Turow
The Paper Chase by John Jay Osborn Jr.
Charles Dickens Collection by Charles Dickens, Mil Nicholson, Bob Neufeld, Audio Classics
America's Constitution by Akhil Reed Amar
The Curmudgeon's Guide to Practicing Law by Mark Herrmann
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Traction by Gino Wickman
My Own Words by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Law Is a Buyer's Market by Jordan Furlong
The Story Of My Life by Clarence Darrow
The Anxious Lawyer by Jeena Cho, Karen Gifford
The Trial by Franz Kafka
A Civil Action by Jonathan Harr
The E-Myth Attorney by Michael E. Gerber, Robert Armstrong J.D., Sanford Fisch J.D.
Letters to a Young Lawyer by Alan M. Dershowitz
The New Lawyer’s Handbook by Karen Thalacker
How to Start & Build a Law Practice by Jay G. Foonberg
Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
Brain Rules by John Medina
The Client-Centered Law Firm by Jack Newton
Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher
Bleak House by Gill Tavner
Point Made by Ross Guberman
White by Law 10th Anniversary Edition by Ian Haney López
The Tools of Argument by Joel P. Trachtman
New York Times v. Sullivan by Kermit L. Hall
The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton
And the Dead Shall Rise by Steve Oney
My Life in Court by Louis Nizer
The Law School Admission Game by Ann K. Levine Esq.
How to Become a Rainmaker by Jeffrey J. Fox
Marble and the Sculptor by Keith Robert Lee
The Young Lawyer's Jungle Book by Thane Messinger
Billy Budd, Sailor by Herman Melville by Herman Melville
Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale
The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
Jeremy Hutchinson's Case Histories by Thomas Grant
The Elements of Legal Style by Bryan A. Garner
Notorious RBG by Irin Carmon
The End of Lawyers? by Richard Susskind Obe
Good To Great by Jim Collins
The Nine by Jeffrey Toobin
Plain English for Lawyers by Richard C. Wydick
Thank You for Arguing, Third Edition by Jay Heinrichs
The Bramble Bush by Karl N Llewellyn
Learning the Law by Glanville Williams
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
Anonymous Lawyer by Jeremy Blachman
Autopsie d'un meurtre - anatomy of a murder by Traver Robert